Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked with
Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest a
source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

Andy,

Try a CB repair shop. Any shop that does repair work will typically have a
"boneyard" of dead radios in their back room or storage shed. A good bet would
be a shop located at a truck stop on the interstate. When a trucker's CB
quits, they usually just buy a new one and abandon the old one at the shop.
Sometimes the dealers repair and re-sell them, but often they just toss 'em on
the pile.

73,
Dean K5DH

In article , SHORECOGSatCOMCASTDOTNET
says...

Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with
Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest a
source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

Andy,

Try a CB repair shop. Any shop that does repair work will typically have a
"boneyard" of dead radios in their back room or storage shed. A good bet would
be a shop located at a truck stop on the interstate. When a trucker's CB
quits, they usually just buy a new one and abandon the old one at the shop.
Sometimes the dealers repair and re-sell them, but often they just toss 'em on
the pile.

73,
Dean K5DH

In article , SHORECOGSatCOMCASTDOTNET
says...

Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with
Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest a
source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

Andy,

Try a CB repair shop. Any shop that does repair work will typically have a
"boneyard" of dead radios in their back room or storage shed. A good bet would
be a shop located at a truck stop on the interstate. When a trucker's CB
quits, they usually just buy a new one and abandon the old one at the shop.
Sometimes the dealers repair and re-sell them, but often they just toss 'em on
the pile.

73,
Dean K5DH

In article , SHORECOGSatCOMCASTDOTNET
says...

Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with
Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest a
source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

I found the channel display, now I just need the light bulb. Anyone got any
ideas?

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

"Andy in NJ" SHORECOGS at COMCAST DOT NET wrote in message
...
Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest
a source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

I found the channel display, now I just need the light bulb. Anyone got any
ideas?

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

"Andy in NJ" SHORECOGS at COMCAST DOT NET wrote in message
...
Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest
a source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

I found the channel display, now I just need the light bulb. Anyone got any
ideas?

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

"Andy in NJ" SHORECOGS at COMCAST DOT NET wrote in message
...
Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest
a source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs

"=K=5=D=H=" wrote in message
...
Andy,

Try a CB repair shop. Any shop that does repair work will typically have
a
"boneyard" of dead radios in their back room or storage shed. A good bet
would
be a shop located at a truck stop on the interstate. When a trucker's CB
quits, they usually just buy a new one and abandon the old one at the
shop.
Sometimes the dealers repair and re-sell them, but often they just toss
'em on
the pile.

73,
Dean K5DH

In article , SHORECOGSatCOMCASTDOTNET
says...

Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with
Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest a
source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs




Check the rec.radio.cb group..... that is a better bet! I have to look, I
"may" have a similar radio for parts, not sure. As the other poster said -
most shops have a bone yard of CBs. I do as well for CBs, VCRs and other
items, but can't remember all the radios tossed in. As far as buying some of
those parts new - though it may not be impossible - it can be tedious. There
are Smeters to be had - new - out there, but you have to make sure they'll
fit physically and so on. Not all are created equal. You may or may not be
able to get all parts in one place. In the case you can't, man those
shipping charges could rack up! And some places want minimum orders.
Hopefully, you can find a radio chassis to fit your needs. I'll look around
here to see what is here.

I can't recall at the moment what type of "Channel" display they used, I'm
thinking a small PC board with a dual display - perhaps a couple other
components and a flex circuit strip coming from it. IF it is "just" the dual
display, you should be able to get that. I don't know how you're fixed for
local sources. Some on here may have them. As for me, I'd have to check the
stock to see if I have any to fit the need (of those in stock) - once I
confirmed what was actually used. .

The other parts like the pilot lights and such shouldn't be too hard for
you to acquire. Even Rad Shack may have them in their bins in a store - or
something useable. They may have said those "part numbers" are no longer in
stock - but that isn't to say they may not be able to be substituted. Many
"sales" people that handle this sort of stuff don't know a diode from a
transistor either especially for subbing, so don't press your luck trying to
get help there.

--
C.L. FURLONG ENTERPRISES
P.O. Box 289
514 Railroad Street
Stockdale, PA 15483

Phone: 724-938-7808
E-Mail:

Electronics Div. - 2 way/CB/Ham Repairs - Sales, Parts, FCC License
Assistance and Exams.
Gift Div. - Gifts for all occasions, Gift Certificates, Fund Raiser Programs
available.

Daily specials available also - on stock over-runs, trade-ins, etc. New and
Used - Sold AS IS.

Cash/Money Orders/Pay -Pal/Checks (with valid ID - otherwise 2 weeks for
clearance)

Catalogs/Flyers available. Watch for our products in Newsgroups, E-Bay, Swap
Meets!
Of course, we also have the shop - be glad to meet you - here or there!
************************************************** ********************

"=K=5=D=H=" wrote in message
...
Andy,

Try a CB repair shop. Any shop that does repair work will typically have
a
"boneyard" of dead radios in their back room or storage shed. A good bet
would
be a shop located at a truck stop on the interstate. When a trucker's CB
quits, they usually just buy a new one and abandon the old one at the
shop.
Sometimes the dealers repair and re-sell them, but often they just toss
'em on
the pile.

73,
Dean K5DH

In article , SHORECOGSatCOMCASTDOTNET
says...

Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with
Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest a
source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs




Check the rec.radio.cb group..... that is a better bet! I have to look, I
"may" have a similar radio for parts, not sure. As the other poster said -
most shops have a bone yard of CBs. I do as well for CBs, VCRs and other
items, but can't remember all the radios tossed in. As far as buying some of
those parts new - though it may not be impossible - it can be tedious. There
are Smeters to be had - new - out there, but you have to make sure they'll
fit physically and so on. Not all are created equal. You may or may not be
able to get all parts in one place. In the case you can't, man those
shipping charges could rack up! And some places want minimum orders.
Hopefully, you can find a radio chassis to fit your needs. I'll look around
here to see what is here.

I can't recall at the moment what type of "Channel" display they used, I'm
thinking a small PC board with a dual display - perhaps a couple other
components and a flex circuit strip coming from it. IF it is "just" the dual
display, you should be able to get that. I don't know how you're fixed for
local sources. Some on here may have them. As for me, I'd have to check the
stock to see if I have any to fit the need (of those in stock) - once I
confirmed what was actually used. .

The other parts like the pilot lights and such shouldn't be too hard for
you to acquire. Even Rad Shack may have them in their bins in a store - or
something useable. They may have said those "part numbers" are no longer in
stock - but that isn't to say they may not be able to be substituted. Many
"sales" people that handle this sort of stuff don't know a diode from a
transistor either especially for subbing, so don't press your luck trying to
get help there.

--
C.L. FURLONG ENTERPRISES
P.O. Box 289
514 Railroad Street
Stockdale, PA 15483

Phone: 724-938-7808
E-Mail:

Electronics Div. - 2 way/CB/Ham Repairs - Sales, Parts, FCC License
Assistance and Exams.
Gift Div. - Gifts for all occasions, Gift Certificates, Fund Raiser Programs
available.

Daily specials available also - on stock over-runs, trade-ins, etc. New and
Used - Sold AS IS.

Cash/Money Orders/Pay -Pal/Checks (with valid ID - otherwise 2 weeks for
clearance)

Catalogs/Flyers available. Watch for our products in Newsgroups, E-Bay, Swap
Meets!
Of course, we also have the shop - be glad to meet you - here or there!
************************************************** ********************

"=K=5=D=H=" wrote in message
...
Andy,

Try a CB repair shop. Any shop that does repair work will typically have
a
"boneyard" of dead radios in their back room or storage shed. A good bet
would
be a shop located at a truck stop on the interstate. When a trucker's CB
quits, they usually just buy a new one and abandon the old one at the
shop.
Sometimes the dealers repair and re-sell them, but often they just toss
'em on
the pile.

73,
Dean K5DH

In article , SHORECOGSatCOMCASTDOTNET
says...

Hello. I need a couple of components for a Realistic TRC-458. I checked
with
Radio Shack and the parts are no longer available. Can anyone suggest a
source for these parts:

Item D401 (LED), Part #L-0776, Channel Display (TLR321)
Item PL401 (Lamp), Part #L-0786, S/RF Meter (11.73v @ 43mA)

--
73! de Andy KC2SSB
http://shorecogs.tripod.com
AIM: shorecogs




Check the rec.radio.cb group..... that is a better bet! I have to look, I
"may" have a similar radio for parts, not sure. As the other poster said -
most shops have a bone yard of CBs. I do as well for CBs, VCRs and other
items, but can't remember all the radios tossed in. As far as buying some of
those parts new - though it may not be impossible - it can be tedious. There
are Smeters to be had - new - out there, but you have to make sure they'll
fit physically and so on. Not all are created equal. You may or may not be
able to get all parts in one place. In the case you can't, man those
shipping charges could rack up! And some places want minimum orders.
Hopefully, you can find a radio chassis to fit your needs. I'll look around
here to see what is here.

I can't recall at the moment what type of "Channel" display they used, I'm
thinking a small PC board with a dual display - perhaps a couple other
components and a flex circuit strip coming from it. IF it is "just" the dual
display, you should be able to get that. I don't know how you're fixed for
local sources. Some on here may have them. As for me, I'd have to check the
stock to see if I have any to fit the need (of those in stock) - once I
confirmed what was actually used. .

The other parts like the pilot lights and such shouldn't be too hard for
you to acquire. Even Rad Shack may have them in their bins in a store - or
something useable. They may have said those "part numbers" are no longer in
stock - but that isn't to say they may not be able to be substituted. Many
"sales" people that handle this sort of stuff don't know a diode from a
transistor either especially for subbing, so don't press your luck trying to
get help there.

--
C.L. FURLONG ENTERPRISES
P.O. Box 289
514 Railroad Street
Stockdale, PA 15483

Phone: 724-938-7808
E-Mail:

Electronics Div. - 2 way/CB/Ham Repairs - Sales, Parts, FCC License
Assistance and Exams.
Gift Div. - Gifts for all occasions, Gift Certificates, Fund Raiser Programs
available.

Daily specials available also - on stock over-runs, trade-ins, etc. New and
Used - Sold AS IS.

Cash/Money Orders/Pay -Pal/Checks (with valid ID - otherwise 2 weeks for
clearance)

Catalogs/Flyers available. Watch for our products in Newsgroups, E-Bay, Swap
Meets!
Of course, we also have the shop - be glad to meet you - here or there!
************************************************** ********************